First National Bank & Trust
Since 1872, First National Bank has been helping communities grow and prosper. Our sole mission is to create community prosperity in all the communities we serve and at First National Bank that is part of everyone's responsibility.

 

REV - Ignite Your Business
First National Bank and Trust Company is now accepting applications for its annual REV event, a pitch competition offering entrepreneurs and business owners the chance to win up to $15,000. The bank partners with the DeWitt County Development Council (DCDC) to help provide this opportunity for business growth. Applicants will be judged on their pitch, marketing, personal investment level and exit strategy.

First National Bank and Trust Company has partnered with DeWitt County Development Corporation (DCDC) host REV 2021 on Thursday, November 04, 2021. Entrepreneurs and business owners will have the opportunity to pitch to a panel of judges to win up to $15,000 to grow their business. From the 2021 pool of applicants, First National Bank and Trust Company and DCDC will select up to five businesses where applicants will be judged on aspects of their business. To read more about REV, click here.

Applications for REV 2021 are closed. Applications for REV 2022 will open in summer 2022.

 

 


REV 2021 took place on November 4, 2021! To read about the winners, click here.

First National Bank and Trust Company has partnered with DeWitt County Development Corporation (DCDC) host REV 2021. Entrepreneurs and business owners will have the opportunity to pitch to a panel of judges to win up to $15,000 to grow their business. From the 2021 pool of applicants, First National Bank and Trust Company and DCDC will select up to five businesses where applicants will be judged on aspects of their business. Meet our three winners below!

Shear Paradise

Shear Paradise, a local salon and beauty services, took home the grand prize of $8,000 to improve the salon flooring and invest in more retail inventory items.

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Gold Standard Barber Shop

Gold Standard Barber Shop, a local all service barbershop, was awarded $6,000 to purchase another chair and set up additional lobby area seating.

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Wapella Farmer's and Merchant's Bank

Wapella Farmer’s and Merchants Bank Historic Building is a repurposed history building to bring vitality to the town of Wapella. The $1,000 in funds will be put toward ongoing renovations and helping launch their small business Saturday pop-up shops.

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REV 2020 took place on November 6, 2020 virtually! To read about the winners, click here.

Magill ResToration Centre
Magill ResToration Centre was awarded $7,000 to begin restoring the centre, starting with opening a bakery, then continuing with their farm to table restaurant and ultimately becoming a center for hosting retreats to be developed using aspects of the restaurant, bakery and overnight rooms.

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DeWitt Co. Museum Association
DeWitt Co. Museum Association was awarded $3,500 to help fund the publishing of high-quality booklets telling the history of DeWitt County and more. 

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STRAND
STRAND, a one-on-one hair studio, was awarded $3,000 to begin the investment into a spray tanning side of the business. 

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Clinton Chiropractic Center
Clinton Chiropractic Center was awarded $1,500 to assist in the purchase of tools for the practice to keep improving the business. 

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REV 2019 took place on November 1, 2019 at First National Bank & TrustMeet the three winners below!

C & P Custom Printing - Awarded $5,000
With their winnings, C&P Custom Printing will purchase a new dryer for their screen printing production. The new dryer will greatly increase the capacity of their t-shirt printing business, which includes being an exclusive provider of Apple & Pork Festival apparel.

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K & K Graphics - Awarded $3,000
K&K Graphics was awarded $3,000 to use toward the purchase of a new lift to allow him to do sign projects higher in the air. This will allow him to accept jobs he has previously had to decline.

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The Yoga Space - Awarded $2,000
The Yoga Space plans to use the $2,000 to launch a new mobile app and purchase financial reporting software.

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REV 2018 took place on October 19, 2018 at First National Bank & Trust. Meet the three winners below!

HASLER'S DOUBLE D RANCH - Awarded $5,000
With their winnings, they will begin excavation and drainage work to allow for a parking area for those attending their horse clinics.

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THE VAULT - Awarded $3,000
The Vault will use this money to purchase tables, chairs, etc. in order to be able to use the center as a rental facility, which will in turn bring in additional revenue, working toward the goal of becoming self-funded.

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MY LITTLE WORLD CHILDREN'S BOUTIQUE AND MORE - Awarded $2,000
With the $2,000, Casie plans to customize a tent to bring to outdoor vendor events so that she has more space to display her merchandise and her brand is more visible.

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REV 2017 took place on October 13, 2017 at First National Bank & Trust. Meet the three winners below!

THE BUTTERED BUN - Awarded $5,000
With the $5,000, The Buttered Bun will be purchasing a commercial stove.

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TRIPLE M FARMS - Awarded $3,000
Triple M Farms will put their $3,000 prize toward a down payment for a delivery truck.

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DIAL FARMS - Awarded $2,000
With the $2,000 prize money, Mason Dial, owner, will add additional livestock to his operation.

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